Odisha State

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1855, Henry Ricketts, the Commissioner of Odisha Division proposed the merger of Sambalpur with the Odisha Division. 2. In 1868, Sir Stafford Northcote, the Secretary of state for India, held the view that the Odia speaking areas should be grouped into a single administrative unit. Which of the following is/are correct?

A
Only 2
B
Only 1
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Famous sand artists Sudarshan Pattnaik, creates his sand sculptures at which of the following place?
    A)Bandrabhan
    B)Puri
    C)Hoshangabad
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Western Undulating Zone belongs to
    A)Kendrapara
    B)Sundargarh
    C)Kalahandi
    D)Angul
    Answer: Kalahandi
  • Q. Which hot spring is the largest thermal field in Odisha?
    A)Tarabalo
    B)Taptapani
    C)Atri
    D)Deulajhari
    Answer: Tarabalo
  • Q. Tathagata Satapathy represents which constituency of Odisha?
    A)Balasore
    B)Dhenkanal
    C)Samugarh
    D)Mayurbhanj
    Answer: Dhenkanal
  • Q. The headquarter of Southern division of Odisha is …………. .
    A)Berhampur
    B)Gajapati
    C)Ganjam
    D)Koraput
    Answer: Berhampur
  • Q. Name the important species of tree which is found in Northern Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests?
    A)Mango
    B)Rai
    C)Arjun
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which district is not covered under scheduled area in Odisha as per order 1977?
    A)Koraput
    B)Mayurbhanj
    C)Sundargarh
    D)Nayagarh
    Answer: Nayagarh
  • Q. According to the India State of Forest Report, 2017, what is the reserved Forest cover in Odisha?
    A)40.10%
    B)58.90%
    C)20.18%
    D)5.91%
    Answer: 58.90%
  • Q. Letter to establish High Court of Patna was issued under which Section of the Government of India Act, 1915?
    A)Section 113
    B)Section 112
    C)Section 114
    D)Section 115
    Answer: Section 113
  • Q. Which agricultural scheme of Odisha is destined to provide health and accidental insurance to form families?
    A)BKKY
    B)RKVY
    C)BKVY
    D)NMSA
    Answer: BKKY
  • Q. The Gajapati district is named after
    A)Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
    B)Maharaja Ramachandra
    C)Maharaja Gajapati Kapilendra Dev
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo
  • Q. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Odisha in terms of Scheduled Tribe population among all India states?
    A)2nd
    B)1st
    C)4th
    D)5th
    Answer: 2nd
  • Q. Which district of Odisha has the highest Scheduled Caste population in the state as per Census-2011?
    A)Subarnapur/Sonepur
    B)Gajapati
    C)Jajpur
    D)Bhadrak
    Answer: Subarnapur/Sonepur
  • Q. The reason for starting the Odia Movement was
    A)separation of Oria speaking areas
    B)struggle for Independence
    C)merger with Sambalpur
    D)demand for separate province
    Answer: separation of Oria speaking areas
  • Q. Who has been honoured by the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award in the year 2017?
    A)Mohan Garada
    B)Harish Chandra Hilaal
    C)Shatrughan Pandav
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which festival marks the demise and rebirth of Lord Jagannath of Puri?
    A)Ratha Yatra
    B)Netro Utsav
    C)Navajoubanabesha
    D)Nabakalebara
    Answer: Nabakalebara
  • Q. Which of the following office is implementing the ‘Seed Village Programmes’?
    A)Odisha State Seed Corporation
    B)Odisha Agro Industries Corporation
    C)ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute
    D)Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
    Answer: Odisha State Seed Corporation
  • Q. Dhanu Yatra Folk drama of Odisha is prevalent in
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Bargarh
    C)Puri
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Dhabaleswar and Barkul are highly visited by tourists for which sports in Odisha?
    A)Paen Anba
    B)Puchi
    C)Canoeing and Boating
    D)Wrestling
    Answer: Canoeing and Boating
  • Q. Consider the following statements about the Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMCL). 1. It was established on 16th May, 1956 as a joint venture company of Government of Odisha and Government of India. 2. It has been classified as a “Silver” Category State PSU. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1

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